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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 908.47 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 908.47 and 531.40 is: 801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 908.47 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/908.47 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 908.47 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 482,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,760.96/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.34

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