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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 907.86 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 907.86 and 280.02 is: 420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 907.86 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/907.86 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 907.86 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 254,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,218.96/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.17

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