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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.46, 831.76 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.46, 831.76 and 416.28 is: 574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.46 : 831.76 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.46/831.76 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.46x = 831.76 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.46x = 346,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,245.05/602.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.72

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