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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.97, 831.85 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.97, 831.85 and 354.20 is: 488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.97 : 831.85 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.97/831.85 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.97x = 831.85 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.97x = 294,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,636.23/602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.64

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