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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.62, 831.63 and 353.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.62, 831.63 and 353.95 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.62 : 831.63 = 353.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.62/831.63 = 353.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.62x = 831.63 × 353.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.62x = 294,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,349.51/602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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