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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.04, 831.30 and 405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.04, 831.30 and 405.96 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.04 : 831.30 = 405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.04/831.30 = 405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.04x = 831.30 × 405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.04x = 337,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,474.55/602.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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