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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.31, 831.38 and 406.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.31, 831.38 and 406.29 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.31 : 831.38 = 406.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.31/831.38 = 406.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.31x = 831.38 × 406.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.31x = 337,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,779.35/602.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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