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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.17, 903.53 and 396.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.17, 903.53 and 396.83 is: 595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.17 : 903.53 = 396.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.17/903.53 = 396.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.17x = 903.53 × 396.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.17x = 358,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,551.06/602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.43

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