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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 831.60 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 831.60 and 340.56 is: 469.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 831.60 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/831.60 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 831.60 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 283,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,209.70/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.95

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