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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.12, 902.68 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.12, 902.68 and 293.82 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.12 : 902.68 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.12/902.68 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.12x = 902.68 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.12x = 265,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,221.32/602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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