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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.43, 911.15 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.43, 911.15 and 278.88 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.43 : 911.15 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.43/911.15 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.43x = 911.15 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.43x = 254,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,097.75/607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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