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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 831.62 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 831.62 and 326.63 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 831.62 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/831.62 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 831.62 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 271,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,628.70/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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