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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 832.19 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 832.19 and 455.52 is: 628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 832.19 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/832.19 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 832.19 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 379,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,076.91/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.82

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