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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.46, 831.39 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.46, 831.39 and 326.46 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.46 : 831.39 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.46/831.39 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.46x = 831.39 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.46x = 271,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,410.61/602.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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