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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 831.36 and 478.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 831.36 and 478.42 is: 660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 831.36 = 478.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/831.36 = 478.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 831.36 × 478.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 397,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,739.25/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.61

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