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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.70, 832.11 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.70, 832.11 and 456 is: 629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.70 : 832.11 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.70/832.11 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.70x = 832.11 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.70x = 379,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,442.16/602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.57

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