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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 907.33 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 907.33 and 280.19 is: 420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 907.33 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/907.33 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 907.33 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 254,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,224.79/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.14

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