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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 832.80 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 832.80 and 341.51 is: 471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 832.80 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/832.80 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 832.80 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 284,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,409.53/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.34

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