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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.51, 831.56 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.51, 831.56 and 340.52 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.51 : 831.56 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.51/831.56 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.51x = 831.56 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.51x = 283,156.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,156.95/602.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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