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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 906.77 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 906.77 and 279.86 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 906.77 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/906.77 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 906.77 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 253,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,764.82/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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