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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.88, 903.47 and 339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.88, 903.47 and 339.09 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.88 : 903.47 = 339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.88/903.47 = 339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.88x = 903.47 × 339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.88x = 306,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,351.43/602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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