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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.56, 831.02 and 462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.56, 831.02 and 462.63 is: 638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.56 : 831.02 = 462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.56/831.02 = 462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.56x = 831.02 × 462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.56x = 384,454.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,454.78/602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.04

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