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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.08, 904.70 and 273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.08, 904.70 and 273.83 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.08 : 904.70 = 273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.08/904.70 = 273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.08x = 904.70 × 273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.08x = 247,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,734.67/603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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