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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 830.72 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 830.72 and 498.18 is: 686.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 830.72 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/830.72 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 830.72 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 413,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,848.09/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.70

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