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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.80, 905.24 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.80, 905.24 and 411.60 is: 618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.80 : 905.24 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.80/905.24 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.80x = 905.24 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.80x = 372,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,596.78/602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.11

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