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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.63, 832.95 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.63, 832.95 and 341.60 is: 471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.63 : 832.95 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.63/832.95 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.63x = 832.95 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.63x = 284,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,531.56/603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.37

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