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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.05, 908.40 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.05, 908.40 and 280.75 is: 420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.05 : 908.40 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.05/908.40 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.05x = 908.40 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.05x = 255,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,033.30/606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.81

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