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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.48, 906.72 and 279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.48, 906.72 and 279.82 is: 419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.48 : 906.72 = 279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.48/906.72 = 279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.48x = 906.72 × 279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.48x = 253,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,718.39/604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.73

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