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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 903.50 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 903.50 and 431.24 is: 646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 903.50 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/903.50 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 903.50 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 389,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,625.34/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.40

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