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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 831.48 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 831.48 and 340.56 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 831.48 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/831.48 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 831.48 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 283,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,168.83/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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