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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.52, 901.26 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.52, 901.26 and 481.02 is: 719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.52 : 901.26 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.52/901.26 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.52x = 901.26 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.52x = 433,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,524.09/602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.52

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