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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.51, 830.52 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.51, 830.52 and 504.09 is: 694.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.51 : 830.52 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.51/830.52 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.51x = 830.52 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.51x = 418,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,656.83/602.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.86

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