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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 906.66 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 906.66 and 280.53 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 906.66 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/906.66 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 906.66 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 254,345.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,345.33/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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