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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.85, 905.46 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.85, 905.46 and 278.94 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.85 : 905.46 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.85/905.46 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.85x = 905.46 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.85x = 252,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,569.01/603.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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