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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.60, 831.54 and 333.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.60, 831.54 and 333.37 is: 460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.60 : 831.54 = 333.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.60/831.54 = 333.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.60x = 831.54 × 333.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.60x = 277,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,206.23/602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.02

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