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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.82, 831.91 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.82, 831.91 and 337.26 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.82 : 831.91 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.82/831.91 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.82x = 831.91 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.82x = 280,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,565.81/602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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