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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.11, 901.72 and 464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.11, 901.72 and 464.01 is: 694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.11 : 901.72 = 464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.11/901.72 = 464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.11x = 901.72 × 464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.11x = 418,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,407.10/602.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.90

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