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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.29, 902.97 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.29, 902.97 and 277.27 is: 415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.29 : 902.97 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.29/902.97 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.29x = 902.97 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.29x = 250,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,366.49/602.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.69

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