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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.17, 904.04 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.17, 904.04 and 277.85 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.17 : 904.04 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.17/904.04 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.17x = 904.04 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.17x = 251,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,181.60/603.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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