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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 830.84 and 340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 830.84 and 340.06 is: 469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 830.84 = 340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/830.84 = 340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 830.84 × 340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 282,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,535.45/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.27

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