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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.40, 831.39 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.40, 831.39 and 454.80 is: 627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.40 : 831.39 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.40/831.39 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.40x = 831.39 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.40x = 378,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,116.17/602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.68

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