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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.25, 902.97 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.25, 902.97 and 277.44 is: 415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.25 : 902.97 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.25/902.97 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.25x = 902.97 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.25x = 250,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,520.00/602.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.97

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