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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.04, 831.48 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.04, 831.48 and 406.08 is: 560.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.04 : 831.48 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.04/831.48 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.04x = 831.48 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.04x = 337,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,647.40/602.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.84

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