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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.31, 831.23 and 340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.31, 831.23 and 340.35 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.31 : 831.23 = 340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.31/831.23 = 340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.31x = 831.23 × 340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.31x = 282,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,909.13/602.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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