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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 832.29 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 832.29 and 341.13 is: 470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 832.29 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/832.29 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 832.29 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 283,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,919.09/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.77

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