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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 830.97 and 353.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 830.97 and 353.42 is: 487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 830.97 = 353.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/830.97 = 353.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 830.97 × 353.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 293,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,681.42/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.73

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