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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.54, 831.50 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.54, 831.50 and 336.99 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.54 : 831.50 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.54/831.50 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.54x = 831.50 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.54x = 280,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,209.88/602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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