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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.92, 909.33 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.92, 909.33 and 281.51 is: 422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.92 : 909.33 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.92/909.33 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.92x = 909.33 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.92x = 255,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,985.49/605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.47

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