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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.21, 830.81 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.21, 830.81 and 405.41 is: 559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.21 : 830.81 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.21/830.81 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.21x = 830.81 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.21x = 336,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,818.68/602.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.30

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