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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 907.60 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 907.60 and 276.58 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 907.60 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/907.60 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 907.60 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 251,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,024.01/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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