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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 905.67 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 905.67 and 279.72 is: 419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 905.67 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/905.67 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 905.67 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 253,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,334.01/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.30

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