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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 927.36 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 927.36 and 602.91 is: 905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 927.36 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/927.36 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 927.36 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 559,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,114.62/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.46

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