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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.78, 831.78 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.78, 831.78 and 425.81 is: 587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.78 : 831.78 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.78/831.78 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.78x = 831.78 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.78x = 354,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,176.08/602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.58

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