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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 908.42 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 908.42 and 281.07 is: 421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 908.42 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/908.42 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 908.42 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 255,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,328.20/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.42

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