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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.70, 831.53 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.70, 831.53 and 354.08 is: 488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.70 : 831.53 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.70/831.53 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.70x = 831.53 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.70x = 294,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,428.88/602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.52

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