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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 904.92 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 904.92 and 278.56 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 904.92 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/904.92 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 904.92 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 252,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,074.52/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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