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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.95, 832.08 and 340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.95, 832.08 and 340.91 is: 470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.95 : 832.08 = 340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.95/832.08 = 340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.95x = 832.08 × 340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.95x = 283,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,664.39/602.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.46

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