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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.13, 832.32 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.13, 832.32 and 341.15 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.13 : 832.32 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.13/832.32 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.13x = 832.32 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.13x = 283,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,945.97/603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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