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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.85, 902.83 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.85, 902.83 and 277.31 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.85 : 902.83 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.85/902.83 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.85x = 902.83 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.85x = 250,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,358.58/601.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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