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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.39, 904.25 and 467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.39, 904.25 and 467.06 is: 701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.39 : 904.25 = 467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.39/904.25 = 467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.39x = 904.25 × 467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.39x = 422,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,339.01/602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.11

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