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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.17, 832.40 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.17, 832.40 and 341.19 is: 470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.17 : 832.40 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.17/832.40 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.17x = 832.40 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.17x = 284,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,006.56/603.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.86

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