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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.87, 833.31 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.87, 833.31 and 341.82 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.87 : 833.31 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.87/833.31 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.87x = 833.31 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.87x = 284,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,842.02/603.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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