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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 908.28 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 908.28 and 281.04 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 908.28 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/908.28 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 908.28 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 255,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,263.01/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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