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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.67, 904.55 and 430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.67, 904.55 and 430.01 is: 645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.67 : 904.55 = 430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.67/904.55 = 430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.67x = 904.55 × 430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.67x = 388,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,958.87/602.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.39

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