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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 909.04 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 909.04 and 277.04 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 909.04 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/909.04 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 909.04 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 251,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,840.44/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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