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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.87, 831.98 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.87, 831.98 and 340.88 is: 470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.87 : 831.98 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.87/831.98 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.87x = 831.98 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.87x = 283,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,602.03/602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.42

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