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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.10, 901.80 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.10, 901.80 and 480.60 is: 719.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.10 : 901.80 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.10/901.80 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.10x = 901.80 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.10x = 433,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,405.08/602.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.82

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