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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 906.42 and 275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 906.42 and 275.41 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 906.42 = 275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/906.42 = 275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 906.42 × 275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 249,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,635.90/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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