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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.62, 831.96 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.62, 831.96 and 436.66 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.62 : 831.96 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.62/831.96 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.62x = 831.96 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.62x = 363,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,283.65/602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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