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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 831.74 and 354.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 831.74 and 354.00 is: 488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 831.74 = 354.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/831.74 = 354.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 831.74 × 354.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 294,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,432.69/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.62

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