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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.72, 904.44 and 411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.72, 904.44 and 411.92 is: 618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.72 : 904.44 = 411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.72/904.44 = 411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.72x = 904.44 × 411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.72x = 372,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,556.92/602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.13

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