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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 906.80 and 279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 906.80 and 279.81 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 906.80 = 279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/906.80 = 279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 906.80 × 279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 253,730.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,730.31/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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