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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.73, 902.45 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.73, 902.45 and 276.78 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.73 : 902.45 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.73/902.45 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.73x = 902.45 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.73x = 249,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,780.11/601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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