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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.58, 832.86 and 341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.58, 832.86 and 341.56 is: 471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.58 : 832.86 = 341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.58/832.86 = 341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.58x = 832.86 × 341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.58x = 284,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,471.66/603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.31

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