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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 906.54 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 906.54 and 279.44 is: 419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 906.54 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/906.54 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 906.54 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 253,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,323.54/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.22

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