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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.29, 832.59 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.29, 832.59 and 341.35 is: 471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.29 : 832.59 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.29/832.59 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.29x = 832.59 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.29x = 284,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,202.52/603.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.09

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