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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.51, 902.06 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.51, 902.06 and 276.70 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.51 : 902.06 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.51/902.06 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.51x = 902.06 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.51x = 249,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,594.11/601.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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