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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 832.68 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 832.68 and 341.51 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 832.68 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/832.68 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 832.68 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 284,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,364.38/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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