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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.27, 831.05 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.27, 831.05 and 336.73 is: 464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.27 : 831.05 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.27/831.05 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.27x = 831.05 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.27x = 279,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,835.31/602.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.64

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