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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.92, 901.99 and 379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.92, 901.99 and 379.78 is: 568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.92 : 901.99 = 379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.92/901.99 = 379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.92x = 901.99 × 379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.92x = 342,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,552.58/602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.16

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