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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 913.34 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 913.34 and 279.84 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 913.34 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/913.34 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 913.34 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 255,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,589.16/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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