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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.87, 905.17 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.87, 905.17 and 279.33 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.87 : 905.17 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.87/905.17 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.87x = 905.17 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.87x = 252,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,841.14/603.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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