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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 831.30 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 831.30 and 437.07 is: 602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 831.30 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/831.30 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 831.30 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 363,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,336.29/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.64

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