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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.85, 897.35 and 602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.85, 897.35 and 602.78 is: 832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.85 : 897.35 = 602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.85/897.35 = 602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.85x = 897.35 × 602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.85x = 540,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,897.13/649.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.35

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