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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.77, 831.78 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.77, 831.78 and 354.07 is: 488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.77 : 831.78 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.77/831.78 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.77x = 831.78 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.77x = 294,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,506.57/602.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.59

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