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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 905.16 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 905.16 and 279.32 is: 418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 905.16 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/905.16 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 905.16 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 252,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,829.29/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.56

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