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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.89, 911.91 and 278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.89, 911.91 and 278.93 is: 418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.89 : 911.91 = 278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.89/911.91 = 278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.89x = 911.91 × 278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.89x = 254,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,359.06/607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.43

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