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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.48, 832.82 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.48, 832.82 and 341.52 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.48 : 832.82 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.48/832.82 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.48x = 832.82 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.48x = 284,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,422.98/603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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