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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.47, 902.96 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.47, 902.96 and 342.69 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.47 : 902.96 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.47/902.96 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.47x = 902.96 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.47x = 309,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,432.83/602.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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