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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 908.04 and 280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 908.04 and 280.96 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 908.04 = 280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/908.04 = 280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 908.04 × 280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 255,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,122.92/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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