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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.79, 831.80 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.79, 831.80 and 350.68 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.79 : 831.80 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.79/831.80 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.79x = 831.80 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.79x = 291,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,691.47/602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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