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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.30, 904.66 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.30, 904.66 and 278.76 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.30 : 904.66 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.30/904.66 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.30x = 904.66 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.30x = 252,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,183.02/603.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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