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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.42, 831.11 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.42, 831.11 and 444.69 is: 613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.42 : 831.11 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.42/831.11 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.42x = 831.11 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.42x = 369,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,584.08/602.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.50

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