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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 933.53 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 933.53 and 602.24 is: 830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 933.53 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/933.53 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 933.53 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 562,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,201.43/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.61

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