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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 906.42 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 906.42 and 279.56 is: 418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 906.42 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/906.42 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 906.42 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 253,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,398.78/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.72

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