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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.80, 831.62 and 485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.80, 831.62 and 485.08 is: 669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.80 : 831.62 = 485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.80/831.62 = 485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.80x = 831.62 × 485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.80x = 403,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,402.23/602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.21

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