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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.87, 902.79 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.87, 902.79 and 277 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.87 : 902.79 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.87/902.79 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.87x = 902.79 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.87x = 250,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,072.83/601.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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