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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 830.22 and 527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 830.22 and 527.82 is: 727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 830.22 = 527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/830.22 = 527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 830.22 × 527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 438,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,206.72/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.22

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