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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 905.35 and 270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 905.35 and 270.21 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 905.35 = 270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/905.35 = 270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 905.35 × 270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 244,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,630.10/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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