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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 831.82 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 831.82 and 340.80 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 831.82 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/831.82 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 831.82 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 283,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,484.26/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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