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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 831.04 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 831.04 and 405.84 is: 560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 831.04 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/831.04 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 831.04 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 337,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,269.27/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.02

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