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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.48, 831.44 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.48, 831.44 and 340.48 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.48 : 831.44 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.48/831.44 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.48x = 831.44 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.48x = 283,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,088.69/602.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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