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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 904.58 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 904.58 and 278.45 is: 417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 904.58 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/904.58 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 904.58 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 251,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,881.17/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.65

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