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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 830.73 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 830.73 and 340.12 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 830.73 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/830.73 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 830.73 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 282,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,547.89/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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