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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.83, 831.75 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.83, 831.75 and 337.28 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.83 : 831.75 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.83/831.75 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.83x = 831.75 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.83x = 280,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,532.64/602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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