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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.78, 904.61 and 579.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.78, 904.61 and 579.98 is: 870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.78 : 904.61 = 579.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.78/904.61 = 579.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.78x = 904.61 × 579.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.78x = 524,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,659.42/602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.41

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