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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.05, 830.50 and 415.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.05, 830.50 and 415.21 is: 572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.05 : 830.50 = 415.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.05/830.50 = 415.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.05x = 830.50 × 415.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.05x = 344,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,831.91/602.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.76

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