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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.98, 832.08 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.98, 832.08 and 350.96 is: 484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.98 : 832.08 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.98/832.08 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.98x = 832.08 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.98x = 292,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,026.80/602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.31

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