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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 904.34 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 904.34 and 278.04 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 904.34 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/904.34 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 904.34 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 251,442.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,442.69/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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