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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 830.49 and 434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 830.49 and 434.30 is: 598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 830.49 = 434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/830.49 = 434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 830.49 × 434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 360,681.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,681.81/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.90

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