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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.12, 830.91 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.12, 830.91 and 340.11 is: 469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.12 : 830.91 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.12/830.91 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.12x = 830.91 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.12x = 282,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,600.80/602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.35

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