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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 906.39 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 906.39 and 280.26 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 906.39 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/906.39 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 906.39 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 254,024.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,024.86/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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