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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.47, 902.27 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.47, 902.27 and 276.93 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.47 : 902.27 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.47/902.27 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.47x = 902.27 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.47x = 249,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,864.25/601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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