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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.49, 830.15 and 405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.49, 830.15 and 405.66 is: 558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.49 : 830.15 = 405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.49/830.15 = 405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.49x = 830.15 × 405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.49x = 336,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,758.65/602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.94

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