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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.96, 832.05 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.96, 832.05 and 340.97 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.96 : 832.05 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.96/832.05 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.96x = 832.05 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.96x = 283,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,704.09/602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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