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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.60, 831.39 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.60, 831.39 and 340.61 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.60 : 831.39 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.60/831.39 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.60x = 831.39 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.60x = 283,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,179.75/602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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