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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.89, 905.17 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.89, 905.17 and 310.60 is: 466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.89 : 905.17 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.89/905.17 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.89x = 905.17 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.89x = 281,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,140.48/602.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.32

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