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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.55, 908.49 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.55, 908.49 and 276.57 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.55 : 908.49 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.55/908.49 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.55x = 908.49 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.55x = 251,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,261.08/605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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