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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.70, 908.43 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.70, 908.43 and 276.54 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.70 : 908.43 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.70/908.43 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.70x = 908.43 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.70x = 251,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,214.34/605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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