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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.40, 830.42 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.40, 830.42 and 415.58 is: 572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.40 : 830.42 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.40/830.42 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.40x = 830.42 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.40x = 345,105.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,105.94/602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.88

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