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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 907.28 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 907.28 and 271.42 is: 407.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 907.28 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/907.28 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 907.28 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 246,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,252.58/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.07

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