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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.22, 832.43 and 341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.22, 832.43 and 341.23 is: 470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.22 : 832.43 = 341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.22/832.43 = 341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.22x = 832.43 × 341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.22x = 284,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,044.22/603.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.88

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