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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.80, 831.84 and 340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.80, 831.84 and 340.87 is: 470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.80 : 831.84 = 340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.80/831.84 = 340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.80x = 831.84 × 340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.80x = 283,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,549.30/602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.39

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