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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 831.16 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 831.16 and 353.57 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 831.16 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/831.16 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 831.16 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 293,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,869.53/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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