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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.74, 907.26 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.74, 907.26 and 280.32 is: 420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.74 : 907.26 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.74/907.26 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.74x = 907.26 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.74x = 254,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,323.12/604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.55

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