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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.73, 825.98 and 544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.73, 825.98 and 544.41 is: 746.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.73 : 825.98 = 544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.73/825.98 = 544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.73x = 825.98 × 544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.73x = 449,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,669.05/602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.05

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