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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.27, 913.61 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.27, 913.61 and 280.11 is: 420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.27 : 913.61 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.27/913.61 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.27x = 913.61 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.27x = 255,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,909.90/609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.03

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