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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.89, 831.66 and 436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.89, 831.66 and 436.82 is: 602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.89 : 831.66 = 436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.89/831.66 = 436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.89x = 831.66 × 436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.89x = 363,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,285.72/602.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.57

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