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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 904.79 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 904.79 and 278.92 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 904.79 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/904.79 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 904.79 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 252,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,364.03/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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