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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 907.78 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 907.78 and 280.39 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 907.78 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/907.78 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 907.78 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 254,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,532.43/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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