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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.60, 831.58 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.60, 831.58 and 326.60 is: 450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.60 : 831.58 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.60/831.58 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.60x = 831.58 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.60x = 271,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,594.03/602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.70

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