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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 831.04 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 831.04 and 406.08 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 831.04 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/831.04 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 831.04 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 337,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,468.72/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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