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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 909.06 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 909.06 and 281.23 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 909.06 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/909.06 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 909.06 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 255,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,654.94/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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