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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 831.82 and 340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 831.82 and 340.83 is: 470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 831.82 = 340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/831.82 = 340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 831.82 × 340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 283,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,509.21/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.43

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