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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.30, 905.26 and 589.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.30, 905.26 and 589.54 is: 886.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.30 : 905.26 = 589.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.30/905.26 = 589.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.30x = 905.26 × 589.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.30x = 533,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,686.98/602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.08

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