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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.99, 832.17 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.99, 832.17 and 337.46 is: 465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.99 : 832.17 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.99/832.17 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.99x = 832.17 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.99x = 280,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,818.82/602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.71

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