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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 903.78 and 599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 903.78 and 599.96 is: 900.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 903.78 = 599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/903.78 = 599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 903.78 × 599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 542,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,231.85/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.48

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