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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 906.20 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 906.20 and 280.07 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 906.20 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/906.20 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 906.20 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 253,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,799.43/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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