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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.26, 830.87 and 462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.26, 830.87 and 462.13 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.26 : 830.87 = 462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.26/830.87 = 462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.26x = 830.87 × 462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.26x = 383,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,969.95/602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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