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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.12, 830.64 and 415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.12, 830.64 and 415.86 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.12 : 830.64 = 415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.12/830.64 = 415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.12x = 830.64 × 415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.12x = 345,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,429.95/602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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