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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.38, 832.48 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.38, 832.48 and 341.35 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.38 : 832.48 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.38/832.48 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.38x = 832.48 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.38x = 284,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,164.11/603.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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