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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.87, 904.33 and 294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.87, 904.33 and 294.98 is: 442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.87 : 904.33 = 294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.87/904.33 = 294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.87x = 904.33 × 294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.87x = 266,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,754.00/602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.48

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