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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.69, 906.66 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.69, 906.66 and 279.64 is: 419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.69 : 906.66 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.69/906.66 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.69x = 906.66 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.69x = 253,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,538.40/604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.29

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