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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 905.97 and 274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 905.97 and 274.77 is: 412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 905.97 = 274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/905.97 = 274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 905.97 × 274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 248,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,933.38/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.17

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