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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.67, 903.69 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.67, 903.69 and 277.75 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.67 : 903.69 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.67/903.69 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.67x = 903.69 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.67x = 250,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,999.90/602.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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