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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 904.53 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 904.53 and 421.47 is: 632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 904.53 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/904.53 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 904.53 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 381,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,232.26/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.32

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