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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 907.80 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 907.80 and 280.19 is: 420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 907.80 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/907.80 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 907.80 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 254,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,356.48/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.38

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