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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.69, 831.34 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.69, 831.34 and 416.17 is: 574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.69 : 831.34 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.69/831.34 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.69x = 831.34 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.69x = 345,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,980.33/602.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.06

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