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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 907.41 and 280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 907.41 and 280.10 is: 420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 907.41 = 280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/907.41 = 280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 907.41 × 280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 254,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,165.54/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.08

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