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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.35, 906.71 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.35, 906.71 and 279.90 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.35 : 906.71 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.35/906.71 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.35x = 906.71 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.35x = 253,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,786.73/604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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