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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 905.88 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 905.88 and 279.60 is: 419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 905.88 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/905.88 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 905.88 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 253,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,284.05/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.29

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