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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 904.97 and 278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 904.97 and 278.47 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 904.97 = 278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/904.97 = 278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 904.97 × 278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 252,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,007.00/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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