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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.06, 903.49 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.06, 903.49 and 277.45 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.06 : 903.49 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.06/903.49 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.06x = 903.49 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.06x = 250,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,670.35/602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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