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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 832.53 and 498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 832.53 and 498.28 is: 688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 832.53 = 498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/832.53 = 498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 832.53 × 498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 414,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,833.05/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.13

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