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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.61, 831.59 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.61, 831.59 and 340.62 is: 470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.61 : 831.59 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.61/831.59 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.61x = 831.59 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.61x = 283,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,254.48/602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.05

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