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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.96, 832.20 and 445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.96, 832.20 and 445.76 is: 615.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.96 : 832.20 = 445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.96/832.20 = 445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.96x = 832.20 × 445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.96x = 370,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,961.47/602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.23

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