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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.49, 831.84 and 455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.49, 831.84 and 455.92 is: 629.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.49 : 831.84 = 455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.49/831.84 = 455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.49x = 831.84 × 455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.49x = 379,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,252.49/602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.48

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