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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 906.33 and 279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 906.33 and 279.69 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 906.33 = 279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/906.33 = 279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 906.33 × 279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 253,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,491.44/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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