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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.06, 830.86 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.06, 830.86 and 340.08 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.06 : 830.86 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.06/830.86 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.06x = 830.86 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.06x = 282,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,558.87/602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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