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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.54, 907.60 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.54, 907.60 and 280.22 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.54 : 907.60 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.54/907.60 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.54x = 907.60 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.54x = 254,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,327.67/605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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