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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.44, 905.48 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.44, 905.48 and 278.76 is: 418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.44 : 905.48 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.44/905.48 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.44x = 905.48 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.44x = 252,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,411.60/603.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.29

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