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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 832.73 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 832.73 and 341.43 is: 471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 832.73 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/832.73 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 832.73 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 284,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,319.00/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.19

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