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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.30, 901.69 and 544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.30, 901.69 and 544.66 is: 815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.30 : 901.69 = 544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.30/901.69 = 544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.30x = 901.69 × 544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.30x = 491,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,109.97/602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.39

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