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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.45, 832.41 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.45, 832.41 and 341.42 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.45 : 832.41 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.45/832.41 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.45x = 832.41 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.45x = 284,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,197.26/603.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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