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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 832.46 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 832.46 and 341.37 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 832.46 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/832.46 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 832.46 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 284,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,175.16/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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