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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.32, 831.16 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.32, 831.16 and 340.39 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.32 : 831.16 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.32/831.16 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.32x = 831.16 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.32x = 282,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,915.34/602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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