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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 831.93 and 340.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 831.93 and 340.85 is: 470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 831.93 = 340.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/831.93 = 340.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 831.93 × 340.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 283,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,563.34/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.38

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