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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.38, 831 and 405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.38, 831 and 405.64 is: 559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.38 : 831 = 405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.38/831 = 405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.38x = 831 × 405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.38x = 337,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,086.84/602.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.59

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