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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.34, 906.45 and 279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.34, 906.45 and 279.70 is: 419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.34 : 906.45 = 279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.34/906.45 = 279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.34x = 906.45 × 279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.34x = 253,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,534.07/604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.52

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