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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.83, 910.92 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.83, 910.92 and 278.58 is: 417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.83 : 910.92 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.83/910.92 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.83x = 910.92 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.83x = 253,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,764.09/607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.49

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