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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.68, 901.86 and 592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.68, 901.86 and 592.96 is: 887.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.68 : 901.86 = 592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.68/901.86 = 592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.68x = 901.86 × 592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.68x = 534,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,766.91/602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.31

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