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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.65, 906.69 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.65, 906.69 and 279.75 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.65 : 906.69 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.65/906.69 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.65x = 906.69 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.65x = 253,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,646.53/604.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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