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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 832.44 and 477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 832.44 and 477.84 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 832.44 = 477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/832.44 = 477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 832.44 × 477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 397,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,773.13/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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