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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.09, 909.15 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.09, 909.15 and 281.70 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.09 : 909.15 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.09/909.15 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.09x = 909.15 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.09x = 256,107.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,107.56/606.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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