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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.72, 831.84 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.72, 831.84 and 455.52 is: 628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.72 : 831.84 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.72/831.84 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.72x = 831.84 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.72x = 378,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,919.76/602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.68

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