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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.30, 831.25 and 340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.30, 831.25 and 340.31 is: 469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.30 : 831.25 = 340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.30/831.25 = 340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.30x = 831.25 × 340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.30x = 282,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,885.19/602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.67

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