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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.13, 907.38 and 574.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.13, 907.38 and 574.32 is: 865.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.13 : 907.38 = 574.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.13/907.38 = 574.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.13x = 907.38 × 574.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.13x = 521,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,126.48/602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.47

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