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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 907.68 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 907.68 and 280.11 is: 420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 907.68 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/907.68 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 907.68 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 254,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,250.95/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.27

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