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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.65, 831.54 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.65, 831.54 and 340.63 is: 470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.65 : 831.54 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.65/831.54 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.65x = 831.54 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.65x = 283,247.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,247.47/602.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.00

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