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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 907.83 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 907.83 and 280.51 is: 420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 907.83 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/907.83 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 907.83 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 254,656.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,656.53/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.98

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