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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.56, 907.41 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.56, 907.41 and 280.55 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.56 : 907.41 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.56/907.41 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.56x = 907.41 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.56x = 254,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,573.88/605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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