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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.47, 831.39 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.47, 831.39 and 340.49 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.47 : 831.39 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.47/831.39 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.47x = 831.39 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.47x = 283,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,079.98/602.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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