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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 909.18 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 909.18 and 276.84 is: 415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 909.18 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/909.18 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 909.18 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 251,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,697.39/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.46

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