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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.90, 832.07 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.90, 832.07 and 340.97 is: 470.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.90 : 832.07 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.90/832.07 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.90x = 832.07 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.90x = 283,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,705.04/602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.57

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