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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.42, 985.86 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.42, 985.86 and 602.24 is: 904.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.42 : 985.86 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.42/985.86 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.42x = 985.86 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.42x = 593,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,719.40/656.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.49

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