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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.52, 830.64 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.52, 830.64 and 405.72 is: 559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.52 : 830.64 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.52/830.64 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.52x = 830.64 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.52x = 337,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,007.26/602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.33

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