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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 830.32 and 477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 830.32 and 477.40 is: 658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 830.32 = 477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/830.32 = 477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 830.32 × 477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 396,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,394.77/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.29

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