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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.73, 833.17 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.73, 833.17 and 334.55 is: 461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.73 : 833.17 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.73/833.17 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.73x = 833.17 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.73x = 278,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,738.27/603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.70

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