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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.90, 832.02 and 406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.90, 832.02 and 406.46 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.90 : 832.02 = 406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.90/832.02 = 406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.90x = 832.02 × 406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.90x = 338,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,182.85/602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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