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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 907.03 and 279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 907.03 and 279.89 is: 419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 907.03 = 279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/907.03 = 279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 907.03 × 279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 253,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,868.63/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.66

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