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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.60, 831.12 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.60, 831.12 and 462.50 is: 637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.60 : 831.12 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.60/831.12 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.60x = 831.12 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.60x = 384,393
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,393/602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.89

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