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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 907.32 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 907.32 and 280.26 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 907.32 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/907.32 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 907.32 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 254,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,285.50/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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