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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.93, 831.98 and 340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.93, 831.98 and 340.89 is: 470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.93 : 831.98 = 340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.93/831.98 = 340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.93x = 831.98 × 340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.93x = 283,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,611.96/602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.39

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