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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.52, 901.86 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.52, 901.86 and 439.44 is: 657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.52 : 901.86 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.52/901.86 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.52x = 901.86 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.52x = 396,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,313.36/602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.76

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