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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 831.09 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 831.09 and 340.23 is: 469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 831.09 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/831.09 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 831.09 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 282,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,766.14/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.53

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