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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.17, 830.97 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.17, 830.97 and 340.18 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.17 : 830.97 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.17/830.97 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.17x = 830.97 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.17x = 282,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,677.30/602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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