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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.46, 903.01 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.46, 903.01 and 394.62 is: 591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.46 : 903.01 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.46/903.01 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.46x = 903.01 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.46x = 356,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,343.83/602.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.49

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