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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.13, 831.11 and 436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.13, 831.11 and 436.03 is: 601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.13 : 831.11 = 436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.13/831.11 = 436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.13x = 831.11 × 436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.13x = 362,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,391.76/602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.85

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