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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 908.40 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 908.40 and 280.74 is: 421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 908.40 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/908.40 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 908.40 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 255,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,024.22/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.25

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