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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.77, 907.93 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.77, 907.93 and 280.44 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.77 : 907.93 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.77/907.93 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.77x = 907.93 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.77x = 254,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,619.89/605.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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