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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.73, 831.75 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.73, 831.75 and 326.73 is: 450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.73 : 831.75 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.73/831.75 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.73x = 831.75 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.73x = 271,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,757.68/602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.88

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