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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.81, 909.14 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.81, 909.14 and 281.22 is: 422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.81 : 909.14 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.81/909.14 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.81x = 909.14 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.81x = 255,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,666.94/605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.03

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