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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 902.76 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 902.76 and 293.44 is: 439.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 902.76 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/902.76 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 902.76 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 264,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,905.89/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.84

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