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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.70, 908.67 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.70, 908.67 and 281.22 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.70 : 908.67 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.70/908.67 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.70x = 908.67 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.70x = 255,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,536.18/605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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