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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.43, 831.07 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.43, 831.07 and 415.62 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.43 : 831.07 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.43/831.07 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.43x = 831.07 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.43x = 345,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,409.31/602.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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