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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 902.49 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 902.49 and 293.54 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 902.49 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/902.49 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 902.49 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 264,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,912.40/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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