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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 902.17 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 902.17 and 276.59 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 902.17 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/902.17 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 902.17 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 249,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,532.76/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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