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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.68, 832.98 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.68, 832.98 and 341.64 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.68 : 832.98 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.68/832.98 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.68x = 832.98 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.68x = 284,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,579.29/603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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