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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.37, 908.06 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.37, 908.06 and 280.69 is: 421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.37 : 908.06 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.37/908.06 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.37x = 908.06 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.37x = 254,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,883.36/605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.04

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