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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 904.37 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 904.37 and 278.64 is: 417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 904.37 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/904.37 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 904.37 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 251,992.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,992.26/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.96

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