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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 902.34 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 902.34 and 276.21 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 902.34 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/902.34 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 902.34 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 249,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,235.33/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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