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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.29, 831.12 and 353.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.29, 831.12 and 353.65 is: 488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.29 : 831.12 = 353.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.29/831.12 = 353.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.29x = 831.12 × 353.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.29x = 293,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,925.59/602.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.01

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