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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.64, 903.96 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.64, 903.96 and 313.74 is: 470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.64 : 903.96 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.64/903.96 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.64x = 903.96 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.64x = 283,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,608.41/602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.61

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