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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.49, 1,421.10 and 602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.49, 1,421.10 and 602.01 is: 903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.49 : 1,421.10 = 602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.49/1,421.10 = 602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.49x = 1,421.10 × 602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.49x = 855,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,516.41/946.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.89

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