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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 832.14 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 832.14 and 406.62 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 832.14 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/832.14 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 832.14 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 338,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,364.77/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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