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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.70, 831.90 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.70, 831.90 and 354.06 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.70 : 831.90 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.70/831.90 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.70x = 831.90 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.70x = 294,542.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,542.51/602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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