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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.92, 832.40 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.92, 832.40 and 416.34 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.92 : 832.40 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.92/832.40 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.92x = 832.40 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.92x = 346,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,561.42/602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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