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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.46, 898.40 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.46, 898.40 and 569.12 is: 848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.46 : 898.40 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.46/898.40 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.46x = 898.40 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.46x = 511,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,294.34/602.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.68

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