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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.07, 907.73 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.07, 907.73 and 280.75 is: 420.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.07 : 907.73 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.07/907.73 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.07x = 907.73 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.07x = 254,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,845.90/606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.49

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