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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 904.32 and 407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 904.32 and 407.12 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 904.32 = 407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/904.32 = 407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 904.32 × 407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 368,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,166.76/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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