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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 907.20 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 907.20 and 280.44 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 907.20 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/907.20 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 907.20 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 254,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,415.17/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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