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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.48, 832.02 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.48, 832.02 and 406.76 is: 561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.48 : 832.02 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.48/832.02 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.48x = 832.02 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.48x = 338,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,432.46/602.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.73

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