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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.55, 831.65 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.55, 831.65 and 340.65 is: 470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.55 : 831.65 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.55/831.65 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.55x = 831.65 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.55x = 283,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,301.57/602.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.17

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