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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.55, 830.66 and 497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.55, 830.66 and 497.79 is: 686.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.55 : 830.66 = 497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.55/830.66 = 497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.55x = 830.66 × 497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.55x = 413,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,491.75/602.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.24

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