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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 830.62 and 508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 830.62 and 508.84 is: 701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 830.62 = 508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/830.62 = 508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 830.62 × 508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 422,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,652.68/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.57

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