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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.05, 901.89 and 537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.05, 901.89 and 537.70 is: 805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.05 : 901.89 = 537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.05/901.89 = 537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.05x = 901.89 × 537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.05x = 484,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,946.25/602.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.49

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