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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.96, 992.30 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.96, 992.30 and 602.48 is: 831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.96 : 992.30 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.96/992.30 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.96x = 992.30 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.96x = 597,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,840.90/718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.54

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