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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 830.56 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 830.56 and 403.14 is: 555.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 830.56 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/830.56 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 830.56 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 334,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,831.96/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.59

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