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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.40, 831.02 and 436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.40, 831.02 and 436.36 is: 601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.40 : 831.02 = 436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.40/831.02 = 436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.40x = 831.02 × 436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.40x = 362,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,623.89/602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.97

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