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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 901.94 and 504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 901.94 and 504.23 is: 754.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 901.94 = 504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/901.94 = 504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 901.94 × 504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 454,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,778.18/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.64

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