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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.13, 831.09 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.13, 831.09 and 340.17 is: 469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.13 : 831.09 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.13/831.09 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.13x = 831.09 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.13x = 282,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,711.89/602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.52

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