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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 831.54 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602, 831.54 and 415.16 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602 : 831.54 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602/831.54 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602x = 831.54 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602x = 345,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,222.15/602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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