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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.29, 829.35 and 546.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.29, 829.35 and 546.69 is: 752.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.29 : 829.35 = 546.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.29/829.35 = 546.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.29x = 829.35 × 546.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.29x = 453,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,397.35/602.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.79

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