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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.61, 831.86 and 405.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.61, 831.86 and 405.75 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.61 : 831.86 = 405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.61/831.86 = 405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.61x = 831.86 × 405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.61x = 337,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,527.20/602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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