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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.54, 831.46 and 340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.54, 831.46 and 340.55 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.54 : 831.46 = 340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.54/831.46 = 340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.54x = 831.46 × 340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.54x = 283,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,153.70/602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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