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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.90, 832.06 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.90, 832.06 and 354.22 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.90 : 832.06 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.90/832.06 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.90x = 832.06 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.90x = 294,728.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,728.13/602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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