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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.26, 830.66 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.26, 830.66 and 437.02 is: 602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.26 : 830.66 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.26/830.66 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.26x = 830.66 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.26x = 363,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,016.13/602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.76

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