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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 831.68 and 337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 831.68 and 337.11 is: 465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 831.68 = 337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/831.68 = 337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 831.68 × 337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 280,365.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,365.96/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.22

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