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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 831.98 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 831.98 and 354.24 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 831.98 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/831.98 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 831.98 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 294,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,720.60/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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