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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.73, 904.06 and 294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.73, 904.06 and 294.35 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.73 : 904.06 = 294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.73/904.06 = 294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.73x = 904.06 × 294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.73x = 266,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,108.14/602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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