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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.98, 905.38 and 534.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.98, 905.38 and 534.94 is: 803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.98 : 905.38 = 534.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.98/905.38 = 534.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.98x = 905.38 × 534.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.98x = 484,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,320.38/602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.21

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