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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.36, 831.34 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.36, 831.34 and 340.48 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.36 : 831.34 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.36/831.34 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.36x = 831.34 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.36x = 283,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,054.64/602.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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