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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.40, 903.72 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.40, 903.72 and 314.16 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.40 : 903.72 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.40/903.72 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.40x = 903.72 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.40x = 283,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,912.68/602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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