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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.41, 831.71 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.41, 831.71 and 415.84 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.41 : 831.71 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.41/831.71 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.41x = 831.71 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.41x = 345,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,858.29/602.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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