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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.69, 833.16 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.69, 833.16 and 341.79 is: 471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.69 : 833.16 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.69/833.16 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.69x = 833.16 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.69x = 284,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,765.76/603.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.71

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