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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.94, 831.87 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.94, 831.87 and 416.44 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.94 : 831.87 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.94/831.87 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.94x = 831.87 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.94x = 346,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,423.94/602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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