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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.23, 832.60 and 341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.23, 832.60 and 341.33 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.23 : 832.60 = 341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.23/832.60 = 341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.23x = 832.60 × 341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.23x = 284,193.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,193.87/603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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