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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.39, 832.67 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.39, 832.67 and 337.85 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.39 : 832.67 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.39/832.67 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.39x = 832.67 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.39x = 281,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,311.71/603.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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