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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.12, 903.16 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.12, 903.16 and 277.48 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.12 : 903.16 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.12/903.16 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.12x = 903.16 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.12x = 250,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,612.95/602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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