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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.47, 905.23 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.47, 905.23 and 274.28 is: 411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.47 : 905.23 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.47/905.23 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.47x = 905.23 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.47x = 248,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,280.59/603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.42

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