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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 902.68 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 902.68 and 294.24 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 902.68 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/902.68 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 902.68 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 265,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,604.56/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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