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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 830.97 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 830.97 and 326.16 is: 450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 830.97 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/830.97 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 830.97 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 271,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,029.18/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.09

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