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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.67, 907.85 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.67, 907.85 and 276.78 is: 414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.67 : 907.85 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.67/907.85 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.67x = 907.85 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.67x = 251,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,273.34/605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.87

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