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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.99, 906.57 and 421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.99, 906.57 and 421.14 is: 633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.99 : 906.57 = 421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.99/906.57 = 421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.99x = 906.57 × 421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.99x = 381,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,792.89/602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.17

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