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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.78, 904.19 and 294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.78, 904.19 and 294.89 is: 442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.78 : 904.19 = 294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.78/904.19 = 294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.78x = 904.19 × 294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.78x = 266,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,636.59/602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.34

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