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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.13, 832.35 and 341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.13, 832.35 and 341.23 is: 470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.13 : 832.35 = 341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.13/832.35 = 341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.13x = 832.35 × 341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.13x = 284,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,022.79/603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.91

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