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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.98, 832.07 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.98, 832.07 and 337.40 is: 465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.98 : 832.07 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.98/832.07 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.98x = 832.07 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.98x = 280,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,740.22/602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.59

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