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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 907.83 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 907.83 and 280.65 is: 421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 907.83 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/907.83 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 907.83 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 254,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,782.49/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.10

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