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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 906.67 and 280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 906.67 and 280.45 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 906.67 = 280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/906.67 = 280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 906.67 × 280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 254,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,275.60/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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