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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.83, 907.38 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.83, 907.38 and 280.02 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.83 : 907.38 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.83/907.38 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.83x = 907.38 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.83x = 254,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,084.55/604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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