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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.89, 904.74 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.89, 904.74 and 329.07 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.89 : 904.74 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.89/904.74 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.89x = 904.74 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.89x = 297,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,722.79/602.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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