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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.03, 903.09 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.03, 903.09 and 294.14 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.03 : 903.09 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.03/903.09 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.03x = 903.09 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.03x = 265,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,634.89/602.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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