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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.95, 913.31 and 279.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.95, 913.31 and 279.79 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.95 : 913.31 = 279.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.95/913.31 = 279.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.95x = 913.31 × 279.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.95x = 255,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,533.61/608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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