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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.83, 831.62 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.83, 831.62 and 354 is: 488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.83 : 831.62 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.83/831.62 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.83x = 831.62 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.83x = 294,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,393.48/602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.35

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