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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.71, 832.93 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.71, 832.93 and 341.72 is: 471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.71 : 832.93 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.71/832.93 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.71x = 832.93 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.71x = 284,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,623.82/603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.46

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