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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.46, 831.54 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.46, 831.54 and 353.79 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.46 : 831.54 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.46/831.54 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.46x = 831.54 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.46x = 294,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,190.54/602.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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