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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.48, 906 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.48, 906 and 279.76 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.48 : 906 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.48/906 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.48x = 906 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.48x = 253,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,462.56/604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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