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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.69, 831.69 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.69, 831.69 and 354.08 is: 488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.69 : 831.69 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.69/831.69 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.69x = 831.69 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.69x = 294,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,478.87/602.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.61

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