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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.77, 907.47 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.77, 907.47 and 280.14 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.77 : 907.47 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.77/907.47 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.77x = 907.47 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.77x = 254,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,218.65/604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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