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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 831.35 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 831.35 and 403.39 is: 556.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 831.35 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/831.35 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 831.35 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 335,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,353.38/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.86

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