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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.25, 907.40 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.25, 907.40 and 280.85 is: 421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.25 : 907.40 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.25/907.40 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.25x = 907.40 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.25x = 254,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,839.46/605.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.05

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