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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.71, 831.88 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.71, 831.88 and 354.04 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.71 : 831.88 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.71/831.88 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.71x = 831.88 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.71x = 294,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,518.80/602.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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