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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 831.33 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 831.33 and 436.86 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 831.33 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/831.33 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 831.33 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 363,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,174.82/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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