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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.40, 902.54 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.40, 902.54 and 418.94 is: 627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.40 : 902.54 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.40/902.54 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.40x = 902.54 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.40x = 378,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,110.11/602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.67

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