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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.54, 831.48 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.54, 831.48 and 340.58 is: 469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.54 : 831.48 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.54/831.48 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.54x = 831.48 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.54x = 283,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,185.46/602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.99

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