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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 831.16 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 831.16 and 340.36 is: 469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 831.16 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/831.16 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 831.16 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 282,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,893.62/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.70

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