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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.48, 903 and 466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.48, 903 and 466.07 is: 698.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.48 : 903 = 466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.48/903 = 466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.48x = 903 × 466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.48x = 420,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,861.21/602.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.55

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