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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.90, 831.99 and 340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.90, 831.99 and 340.91 is: 470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.90 : 831.99 = 340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.90/831.99 = 340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.90x = 831.99 × 340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.90x = 283,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,633.71/602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.45

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