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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.23, 832.53 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.23, 832.53 and 341.25 is: 470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.23 : 832.53 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.23/832.53 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.23x = 832.53 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.23x = 284,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,100.86/603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.97

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