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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.23, 906.75 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.23, 906.75 and 279.60 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.23 : 906.75 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.23/906.75 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.23x = 906.75 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.23x = 253,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,527.30/604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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