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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 830.99 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 830.99 and 340.16 is: 469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 830.99 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/830.99 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 830.99 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 282,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,666.25/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.36

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