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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.65, 903.69 and 278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.65, 903.69 and 278.05 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.65 : 903.69 = 278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.65/903.69 = 278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.65x = 903.69 × 278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.65x = 251,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,271.00/602.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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