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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 906.93 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 906.93 and 279.90 is: 419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 906.93 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/906.93 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 906.93 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 253,849.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,849.71/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.60

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