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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.89, 906.80 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.89, 906.80 and 275.49 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.89 : 906.80 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.89/906.80 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.89x = 906.80 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.89x = 249,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,812.95/604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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