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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.87, 832.01 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.87, 832.01 and 340.88 is: 470.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.87 : 832.01 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.87/832.01 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.87x = 832.01 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.87x = 283,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,609.70/602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.44

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