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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.99, 832.16 and 354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.99, 832.16 and 354.39 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.99 : 832.16 = 354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.99/832.16 = 354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.99x = 832.16 × 354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.99x = 294,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,909.18/602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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