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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 907.16 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 907.16 and 280.04 is: 420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 907.16 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/907.16 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 907.16 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 254,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,035.15/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.06

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