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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.84, 907.34 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.84, 907.34 and 280.18 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.84 : 907.34 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.84/907.34 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.84x = 907.34 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.84x = 254,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,218.52/604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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