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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.83, 902.57 and 309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.83, 902.57 and 309.70 is: 463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.83 : 902.57 = 309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.83/902.57 = 309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.83x = 902.57 × 309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.83x = 279,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,524.45/602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.69

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