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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 832 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 832 and 340.92 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 832 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/832 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 832 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 283,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,645.44/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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