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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.61, 904.50 and 459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.61, 904.50 and 459.24 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.61 : 904.50 = 459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.61/904.50 = 459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.61x = 904.50 × 459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.61x = 415,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,382.58/602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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