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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.34, 903.48 and 277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.34, 903.48 and 277.66 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.34 : 903.48 = 277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.34/903.48 = 277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.34x = 903.48 × 277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.34x = 250,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,860.26/602.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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