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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.89, 912.79 and 279.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.89, 912.79 and 279.49 is: 418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.89 : 912.79 = 279.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.89/912.79 = 279.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.89x = 912.79 × 279.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.89x = 255,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,115.68/608.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.98

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