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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.09, 830.80 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.09, 830.80 and 336.50 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.09 : 830.80 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.09/830.80 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.09x = 830.80 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.09x = 279,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,564.20/602.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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