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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.37, 908.38 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.37, 908.38 and 280.97 is: 421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.37 : 908.38 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.37/908.38 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.37x = 908.38 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.37x = 255,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,226.74/605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.60

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