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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 908.31 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 908.31 and 280.73 is: 421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 908.31 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/908.31 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 908.31 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 254,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,989.87/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.35

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