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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.11, 830.88 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.11, 830.88 and 340.15 is: 469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.11 : 830.88 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.11/830.88 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.11x = 830.88 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.11x = 282,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,617.98/602.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.38

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