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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.74, 831.60 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.74, 831.60 and 416.42 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.74 : 831.60 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.74/831.60 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.74x = 831.60 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.74x = 346,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,294.87/602.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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