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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.37, 831.33 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.37, 831.33 and 415.68 is: 573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.37 : 831.33 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.37/831.33 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.37x = 831.33 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.37x = 345,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,567.06/602.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.68

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