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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.92, 831.99 and 340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.92, 831.99 and 340.90 is: 470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.92 : 831.99 = 340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.92/831.99 = 340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.92x = 831.99 × 340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.92x = 283,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,625.39/602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.42

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