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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.59, 831.66 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.59, 831.66 and 437.35 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.59 : 831.66 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.59/831.66 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.59x = 831.66 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.59x = 363,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,726.50/602.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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