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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 903.40 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 903.40 and 439.60 is: 659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 903.40 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/903.40 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 903.40 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 397,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,134.64/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.52

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