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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.93, 831.70 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.93, 831.70 and 354.20 is: 488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.93 : 831.70 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.93/831.70 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.93x = 831.70 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.93x = 294,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,589.33/602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.59

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