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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.66, 832.99 and 341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.66, 832.99 and 341.63 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.66 : 832.99 = 341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.66/832.99 = 341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.66x = 832.99 × 341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.66x = 284,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,574.37/603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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