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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.61, 904.16 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.61, 904.16 and 430.38 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.61 : 904.16 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.61/904.16 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.61x = 904.16 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.61x = 389,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,133.46/602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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