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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.10, 906.02 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.10, 906.02 and 279.16 is: 418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.10 : 906.02 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.10/906.02 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.10x = 906.02 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.10x = 252,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,924.54/604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.68

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