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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 905.88 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 905.88 and 279.06 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 905.88 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/905.88 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 905.88 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 252,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,794.87/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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