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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.30, 831.13 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.30, 831.13 and 336.69 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.30 : 831.13 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.30/831.13 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.30x = 831.13 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.30x = 279,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,832.32/602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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