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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 832.72 and 337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 832.72 and 337.89 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 832.72 = 337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/832.72 = 337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 832.72 × 337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 281,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,368.82/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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