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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.17, 832.36 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.17, 832.36 and 337.62 is: 465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.17 : 832.36 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.17/832.36 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.17x = 832.36 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.17x = 281,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,021.38/603.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.91

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