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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.27, 901.69 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.27, 901.69 and 394.27 is: 590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.27 : 901.69 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.27/901.69 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.27x = 901.69 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.27x = 355,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,510.58/602.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.29

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