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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.02, 902.64 and 277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.02, 902.64 and 277.06 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.02 : 902.64 = 277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.02/902.64 = 277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.02x = 902.64 × 277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.02x = 250,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,085.44/602.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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