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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.99, 831.84 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.99, 831.84 and 354.30 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.99 : 831.84 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.99/831.84 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.99x = 831.84 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.99x = 294,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,720.91/602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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