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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.25, 832.45 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.25, 832.45 and 337.65 is: 465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.25 : 832.45 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.25/832.45 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.25x = 832.45 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.25x = 281,076.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,076.70/603.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.93

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