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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.98, 832.21 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.98, 832.21 and 341.01 is: 470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.98 : 832.21 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.98/832.21 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.98x = 832.21 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.98x = 283,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,791.08/602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.65

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