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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.88, 831.94 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.88, 831.94 and 340.88 is: 470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.88 : 831.94 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.88/831.94 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.88x = 831.94 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.88x = 283,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,586.70/602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.39

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