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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 831.80 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 831.80 and 326.76 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 831.80 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/831.80 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 831.80 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 271,798.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,798.97/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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