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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.01, 831.03 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.01, 831.03 and 415.44 is: 573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.01 : 831.03 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.01/831.03 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.01x = 831.03 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.01x = 345,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,243.10/602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.48

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