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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 831.08 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 831.08 and 454.59 is: 627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 831.08 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/831.08 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 831.08 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 377,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,804.91/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.36

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