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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 606.90 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 606.90 and 280.40 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 606.90 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/606.90 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 606.90 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 170,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,174.76/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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