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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.38, 907.40 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.38, 907.40 and 276.58 is: 414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.38 : 907.40 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.38/907.40 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.38x = 907.40 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.38x = 250,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,968.69/605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.56

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