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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 832.78 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 832.78 and 337.91 is: 466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 832.78 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/832.78 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 832.78 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 281,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,404.69/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.31

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