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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.02, 830.28 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.02, 830.28 and 402.94 is: 555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.02 : 830.28 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.02/830.28 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.02x = 830.28 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.02x = 334,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,553.02/602.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.72

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