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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.73, 831.79 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.73, 831.79 and 354.06 is: 488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.73 : 831.79 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.73/831.79 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.73x = 831.79 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.73x = 294,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,502.68/602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.61

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