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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.96, 831.96 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.96, 831.96 and 341.04 is: 470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.96 : 831.96 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.96/831.96 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.96x = 831.96 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.96x = 283,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,731.64/602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.56

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