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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 832.02 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 832.02 and 354.24 is: 488.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 832.02 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/832.02 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 832.02 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 294,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,734.76/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.98

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