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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.97, 904.62 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.97, 904.62 and 256.32 is: 384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.97 : 904.62 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.97/904.62 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.97x = 904.62 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.97x = 231,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,872.20/602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.55

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