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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.21, 902.68 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.21, 902.68 and 341.89 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.21 : 902.68 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.21/902.68 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.21x = 902.68 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.21x = 308,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,617.27/602.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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