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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.37, 829.48 and 558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.37, 829.48 and 558.81 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.37 : 829.48 = 558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.37/829.48 = 558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.37x = 829.48 × 558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.37x = 463,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,521.72/602.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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