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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.52, 832.32 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.52, 832.32 and 485.88 is: 671.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.52 : 832.32 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.52/832.32 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.52x = 832.32 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.52x = 404,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,407.64/602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.19

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