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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.60, 830.64 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.60, 830.64 and 454.98 is: 627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.60 : 830.64 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.60/830.64 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.60x = 830.64 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.60x = 377,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,924.59/602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.16

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