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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.12, 831.27 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.12, 831.27 and 436.16 is: 602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.12 : 831.27 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.12/831.27 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.12x = 831.27 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.12x = 362,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,566.72/602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.15

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