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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.34, 830.70 and 415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.34, 830.70 and 415.86 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.34 : 830.70 = 415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.34/830.70 = 415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.34x = 830.70 × 415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.34x = 345,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,454.90/602.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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