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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 831.17 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 831.17 and 340.25 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 831.17 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/831.17 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 831.17 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 282,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,804.74/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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