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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.10, 832.27 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.10, 832.27 and 341.20 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.10 : 832.27 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.10/832.27 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.10x = 832.27 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.10x = 283,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,970.52/603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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