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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 906.98 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 906.98 and 275.63 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 906.98 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/906.98 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 906.98 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 249,984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,984.98/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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