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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 906.64 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 906.64 and 280.32 is: 420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 906.64 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/906.64 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 906.64 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 254,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,149.32/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.05

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