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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.78, 904.35 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.78, 904.35 and 294.80 is: 442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.78 : 904.35 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.78/904.35 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.78x = 904.35 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.78x = 266,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,602.38/602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.29

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