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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.97, 832.12 and 455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.97, 832.12 and 455.35 is: 628.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.97 : 832.12 = 455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.97/832.12 = 455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.97x = 832.12 × 455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.97x = 378,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,902.62/602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.39

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