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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 902.16 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 902.16 and 479.88 is: 718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 902.16 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/902.16 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 902.16 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 432,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,928.54/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.82

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