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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.93, 906.44 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.93, 906.44 and 279.48 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.93 : 906.44 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.93/906.44 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.93x = 906.44 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.93x = 253,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,330.45/603.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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