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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.67, 904.14 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.67, 904.14 and 342.80 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.67 : 904.14 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.67/904.14 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.67x = 904.14 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.67x = 309,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,938.06/602.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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