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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.27, 831.12 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.27, 831.12 and 340.29 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.27 : 831.12 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.27/831.12 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.27x = 831.12 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.27x = 282,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,821.82/602.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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