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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.99, 832.20 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.99, 832.20 and 341.06 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.99 : 832.20 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.99/832.20 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.99x = 832.20 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.99x = 283,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,825.97/602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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