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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 831.15 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 831.15 and 336.74 is: 464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 831.15 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/831.15 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 831.15 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 279,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,881.97/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.70

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