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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 902.94 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602, 902.94 and 381.98 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602 : 902.94 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602/902.94 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602x = 902.94 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602x = 344,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,905.02/602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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