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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.83, 904.37 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.83, 904.37 and 273.61 is: 410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.83 : 904.37 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.83/904.37 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.83x = 904.37 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.83x = 247,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,444.68/602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.47

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