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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 828.60 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602, 828.60 and 536.48 is: 738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602 : 828.60 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602/828.60 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602x = 828.60 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602x = 444,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,527.33/602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.42

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