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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.53, 831.51 and 423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.53, 831.51 and 423.10 is: 583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.53 : 831.51 = 423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.53/831.51 = 423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.53x = 831.51 × 423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.53x = 351,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,811.88/602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.89

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