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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.04, 908.12 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.04, 908.12 and 281.24 is: 421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.04 : 908.12 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.04/908.12 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.04x = 908.12 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.04x = 255,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,399.67/606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.42

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