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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 830.83 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602, 830.83 and 340 is: 469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602 : 830.83 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602/830.83 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602x = 830.83 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602x = 282,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,482.20/602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.24

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