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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.69, 905.25 and 420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.69, 905.25 and 420.44 is: 631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.69 : 905.25 = 420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.69/905.25 = 420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.69x = 905.25 × 420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.69x = 380,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,598.78/602.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.51

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