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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.79, 907.04 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.79, 907.04 and 279.84 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.79 : 907.04 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.79/907.04 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.79x = 907.04 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.79x = 253,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,829.04/604.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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