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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.30, 903.46 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.30, 903.46 and 277.58 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.30 : 903.46 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.30/903.46 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.30x = 903.46 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.30x = 250,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,782.43/602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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