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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.54, 831.36 and 340.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.54, 831.36 and 340.51 is: 469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.54 : 831.36 = 340.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.54/831.36 = 340.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.54x = 831.36 × 340.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.54x = 283,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,082.24/602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.81

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