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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 832.55 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 832.55 and 341.31 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 832.55 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/832.55 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 832.55 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 284,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,159.06/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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