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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 905.90 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 905.90 and 275.34 is: 412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 905.90 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/905.90 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 905.90 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 249,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,432.53/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.79

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