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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 906.77 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 906.77 and 280.11 is: 419.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 906.77 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/906.77 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 906.77 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 253,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,989.41/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.74

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