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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.17, 830.84 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.17, 830.84 and 340.13 is: 469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.17 : 830.84 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.17/830.84 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.17x = 830.84 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.17x = 282,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,593.61/602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.29

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