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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 828.64 and 598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 828.64 and 598.24 is: 823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 828.64 = 598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/828.64 = 598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 828.64 × 598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 495,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,725.59/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.14

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