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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 832.65 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 832.65 and 334.19 is: 461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 832.65 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/832.65 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 832.65 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 278,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,263.30/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.19

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