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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.09, 906.08 and 279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.09, 906.08 and 279.46 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.09 : 906.08 = 279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.09/906.08 = 279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.09x = 906.08 × 279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.09x = 253,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,213.12/604.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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