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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.95, 831.98 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.95, 831.98 and 340.96 is: 470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.95 : 831.98 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.95/831.98 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.95x = 831.98 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.95x = 283,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,666.04/602.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.47

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