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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.37, 831.01 and 436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.37, 831.01 and 436.21 is: 601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.37 : 831.01 = 436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.37/831.01 = 436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.37x = 831.01 × 436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.37x = 362,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,494.87/602.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.78

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