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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.93, 832.31 and 354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.93, 832.31 and 354.27 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.93 : 832.31 = 354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.93/832.31 = 354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.93x = 832.31 × 354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.93x = 294,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,860.89/602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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