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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.17, 832.37 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.17, 832.37 and 341.18 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.17 : 832.37 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.17/832.37 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.17x = 832.37 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.17x = 283,982.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,982.13/603.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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