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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 831.24 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 831.24 and 454.82 is: 627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 831.24 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/831.24 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 831.24 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 378,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,060.42/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.86

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