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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 831.48 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 831.48 and 340.45 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 831.48 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/831.48 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 831.48 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 283,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,079.17/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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