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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.31, 831.29 and 340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.31, 831.29 and 340.41 is: 469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.31 : 831.29 = 340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.31/831.29 = 340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.31x = 831.29 × 340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.31x = 282,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,977.73/602.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.82

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