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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 832.75 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 832.75 and 436.86 is: 603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 832.75 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/832.75 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 832.75 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 363,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,794.07/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.40

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