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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 906.44 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 906.44 and 279.66 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 906.44 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/906.44 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 906.44 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 253,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,495.01/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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