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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.09, 830.88 and 326.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.09, 830.88 and 326.09 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.09 : 830.88 = 326.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.09/830.88 = 326.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.09x = 830.88 × 326.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.09x = 270,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,937.50/602.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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