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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.27, 907.57 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.27, 907.57 and 280.35 is: 420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.27 : 907.57 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.27/907.57 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.27x = 907.57 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.27x = 254,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,437.25/605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.37

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