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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.30, 926.82 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.30, 926.82 and 602.52 is: 903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.30 : 926.82 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.30/926.82 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.30x = 926.82 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.30x = 558,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,427.59/618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.17

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