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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.21, 901.64 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.21, 901.64 and 309.08 is: 462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.21 : 901.64 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.21/901.64 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.21x = 901.64 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.21x = 278,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,672.84/602.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.75

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