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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.88, 831.92 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.88, 831.92 and 354.18 is: 488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.88 : 831.92 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.88/831.92 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.88x = 831.92 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.88x = 294,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,649.43/602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.74

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