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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 831.64 and 353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 831.64 and 353.86 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 831.64 = 353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/831.64 = 353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 831.64 × 353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 294,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,279.97/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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