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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.30, 831.04 and 453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.30, 831.04 and 453.29 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.30 : 831.04 = 453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.30/831.04 = 453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.30x = 831.04 × 453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.30x = 376,701.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,701.51/602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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