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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 907.53 and 280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 907.53 and 280.31 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 907.53 = 280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/907.53 = 280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 907.53 × 280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 254,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,392.00/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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