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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.11, 960.02 and 602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.11, 960.02 and 602.12 is: 904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.11 : 960.02 = 602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.11/960.02 = 602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.11x = 960.02 × 602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.11x = 578,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,039.43/639.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.45

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