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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.06, 830.68 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.06, 830.68 and 349.94 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.06 : 830.68 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.06/830.68 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.06x = 830.68 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.06x = 290,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,688.16/602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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