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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.51, 830.93 and 437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.51, 830.93 and 437.81 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.51 : 830.93 = 437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.51/830.93 = 437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.51x = 830.93 × 437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.51x = 363,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,783.12/602.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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