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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.14, 908.49 and 280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.14, 908.49 and 280.81 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.14 : 908.49 = 280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.14/908.49 = 280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.14x = 908.49 × 280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.14x = 255,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,113.08/606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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