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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 908.28 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 908.28 and 281.07 is: 421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 908.28 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/908.28 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 908.28 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 255,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,290.26/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.67

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