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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 906.50 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 906.50 and 275.35 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 906.50 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/906.50 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 906.50 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 249,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,605.28/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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