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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 911.82 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 911.82 and 278.73 is: 418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 911.82 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/911.82 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 911.82 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 254,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,150.18/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.07

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