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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 832.77 and 337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 832.77 and 337.90 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 832.77 = 337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/832.77 = 337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 832.77 × 337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 281,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,392.98/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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