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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 907.27 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 907.27 and 279.97 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 907.27 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/907.27 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 907.27 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 254,005.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,005.41/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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