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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.66, 906.68 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.66, 906.68 and 280.06 is: 419.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.66 : 906.68 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.66/906.68 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.66x = 906.68 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.66x = 253,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,924.80/604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.95

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