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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.41, 831.38 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.41, 831.38 and 340.47 is: 469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.41 : 831.38 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.41/831.38 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.41x = 831.38 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.41x = 283,059.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,059.95/602.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.88

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