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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.70, 831.93 and 354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.70, 831.93 and 354.03 is: 488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.70 : 831.93 = 354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.70/831.93 = 354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.70x = 831.93 × 354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.70x = 294,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,528.18/602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.68

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