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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.19, 831.24 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.19, 831.24 and 426.13 is: 588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.19 : 831.24 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.19/831.24 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.19x = 831.24 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.19x = 354,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,214.22/602.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.21

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