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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.27, 906.07 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.27, 906.07 and 279.35 is: 418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.27 : 906.07 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.27/906.07 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.27x = 906.07 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.27x = 253,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,110.65/604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.87

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