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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 905.16 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 905.16 and 270.08 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 905.16 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/905.16 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 905.16 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 244,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,465.49/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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