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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.35, 832.61 and 341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.35, 832.61 and 341.41 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.35 : 832.61 = 341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.35/832.61 = 341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.35x = 832.61 × 341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.35x = 284,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,261.38/603.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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