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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.48, 903.48 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.48, 903.48 and 277.76 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.48 : 903.48 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.48/903.48 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.48x = 903.48 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.48x = 250,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,950.60/602.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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