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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.09, 902.38 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.09, 902.38 and 289.74 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.09 : 902.38 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.09/902.38 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.09x = 902.38 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.09x = 261,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,455.58/602.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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