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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.47, 830.79 and 535.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.47, 830.79 and 535.87 is: 738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.47 : 830.79 = 535.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.47/830.79 = 535.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.47x = 830.79 × 535.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.47x = 445,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,195.44/602.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.95

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