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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.91, 907.22 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.91, 907.22 and 279.97 is: 419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.91 : 907.22 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.91/907.22 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.91x = 907.22 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.91x = 253,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,992.82/604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.88

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