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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.59, 831.49 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.59, 831.49 and 337 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.59 : 831.49 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.59/831.49 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.59x = 831.49 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.59x = 280,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,212.13/602.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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