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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.88, 832.32 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.88, 832.32 and 396.48 is: 547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.88 : 832.32 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.88/832.32 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.88x = 832.32 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.88x = 329,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,998.23/602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.37

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