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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 903.53 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 903.53 and 277.82 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 903.53 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/903.53 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 903.53 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 251,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,014.19/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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