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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.12, 900.60 and 480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.12, 900.60 and 480.56 is: 718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.12 : 900.60 = 480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.12/900.60 = 480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.12x = 900.60 × 480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.12x = 432,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,792.34/602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.78

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