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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 832.48 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 832.48 and 341.27 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 832.48 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/832.48 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 832.48 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 284,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,103.24/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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