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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.13, 830.86 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.13, 830.86 and 350.02 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.13 : 830.86 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.13/830.86 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.13x = 830.86 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.13x = 290,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,817.78/602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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