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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.18, 974.58 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.18, 974.58 and 602.20 is: 904.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.18 : 974.58 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.18/974.58 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.18x = 974.58 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.18x = 586,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,892.08/649.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.05

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