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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.63, 906.67 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.63, 906.67 and 279.75 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.63 : 906.67 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.63/906.67 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.63x = 906.67 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.63x = 253,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,639.53/604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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