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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.13, 830.65 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.13, 830.65 and 425.12 is: 586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.13 : 830.65 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.13/830.65 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.13x = 830.65 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.13x = 353,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,126.94/602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.46

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