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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.40, 832.71 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.40, 832.71 and 341.42 is: 471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.40 : 832.71 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.40/832.71 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.40x = 832.71 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.40x = 284,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,302.14/603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.17

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