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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 906.76 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 906.76 and 271.11 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 906.76 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/906.76 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 906.76 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 245,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,835.44/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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