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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.18, 830.66 and 353.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.18, 830.66 and 353.45 is: 487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.18 : 830.66 = 353.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.18/830.66 = 353.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.18x = 830.66 × 353.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.18x = 293,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,598.15/602.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.56

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