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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.72, 831.74 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.72, 831.74 and 340.74 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.72 : 831.74 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.72/831.74 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.72x = 831.74 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.72x = 283,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,407.09/602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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