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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 905.64 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 905.64 and 279.58 is: 419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 905.64 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/905.64 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 905.64 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 253,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,198.83/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.20

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