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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 831.60 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 831.60 and 337.12 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 831.60 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/831.60 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 831.60 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 280,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,348.99/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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