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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.52, 1,454.04 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.52, 1,454.04 and 602.16 is: 904.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.52 : 1,454.04 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.52/1,454.04 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.52x = 1,454.04 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.52x = 875,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,564.73/968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.02

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