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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.66, 908.78 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.66, 908.78 and 280.97 is: 421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.66 : 908.78 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.66/908.78 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.66x = 908.78 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.66x = 255,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,336.08/605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.59

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