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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.05, 830.88 and 340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.05, 830.88 and 340.06 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.05 : 830.88 = 340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.05/830.88 = 340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.05x = 830.88 × 340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.05x = 282,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,546.98/602.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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