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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 831.14 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 831.14 and 326.28 is: 450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 831.14 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/831.14 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 831.14 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 271,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,184.36/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.26

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