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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.51, 907.92 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.51, 907.92 and 280.56 is: 420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.51 : 907.92 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.51/907.92 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.51x = 907.92 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.51x = 254,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,726.04/605.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.68

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