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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.39, 833.57 and 513.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.39, 833.57 and 513.73 is: 710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.39 : 833.57 = 513.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.39/833.57 = 513.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.39x = 833.57 × 513.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.39x = 428,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,230.95/602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.88

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