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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.88, 832.17 and 428.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.88, 832.17 and 428.73 is: 591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.88 : 832.17 = 428.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.88/832.17 = 428.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.88x = 832.17 × 428.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.88x = 356,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,776.24/602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.79

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