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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 907.20 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 907.20 and 275.88 is: 413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 907.20 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/907.20 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 907.20 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 250,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,278.34/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.74

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