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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.27, 831.87 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.27, 831.87 and 436.22 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.27 : 831.87 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.27/831.87 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.27x = 831.87 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.27x = 362,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,878.33/602.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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