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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 906.39 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 906.39 and 280.08 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 906.39 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/906.39 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 906.39 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 253,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,861.71/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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