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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.89, 833.36 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.89, 833.36 and 341.91 is: 471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.89 : 833.36 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.89/833.36 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.89x = 833.36 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.89x = 284,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,929.95/603.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.82

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