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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 907.17 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 907.17 and 280.06 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 907.17 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/907.17 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 907.17 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 254,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,062.03/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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