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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.70, 832.20 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.70, 832.20 and 462.60 is: 638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.70 : 832.20 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.70/832.20 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.70x = 832.20 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.70x = 384,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,975.72/602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.75

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