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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.09, 906.33 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.09, 906.33 and 279.68 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.09 : 906.33 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.09/906.33 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.09x = 906.33 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.09x = 253,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,482.37/604.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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