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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 831.12 and 415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 831.12 and 415.64 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 831.12 = 415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/831.12 = 415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 831.12 × 415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 345,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,446.72/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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