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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.77, 906.43 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.77, 906.43 and 279.44 is: 418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.77 : 906.43 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.77/906.43 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.77x = 906.43 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.77x = 253,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,292.80/604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.83

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