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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 830.28 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 830.28 and 452.60 is: 623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 830.28 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/830.28 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 830.28 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 375,784.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,784.73/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.56

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