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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 908 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 908 and 276.35 is: 414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 908 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/908 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 908 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 250,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,925.80/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.47

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