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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 831.36 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 831.36 and 425.22 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 831.36 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/831.36 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 831.36 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 353,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,504.62/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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