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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 831.04 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 831.04 and 454.56 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 831.04 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/831.04 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 831.04 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 377,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,757.54/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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