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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.85, 902.46 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.85, 902.46 and 276.94 is: 415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.85 : 902.46 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.85/902.46 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.85x = 902.46 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.85x = 249,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,925.02/601.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.26

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