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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 908.84 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 908.84 and 281.18 is: 421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 908.84 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/908.84 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 908.84 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 255,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,547.63/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.81

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