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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.09, 909.60 and 281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.09, 909.60 and 281.55 is: 422.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.09 : 909.60 = 281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.09/909.60 = 281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.09x = 909.60 × 281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.09x = 256,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,097.88/606.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.54

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