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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.20, 830.59 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.20, 830.59 and 436.69 is: 602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.20 : 830.59 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.20/830.59 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.20x = 830.59 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.20x = 362,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,710.35/602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.31

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