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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.15, 909.18 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.15, 909.18 and 281.43 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.15 : 909.18 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.15/909.18 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.15x = 909.18 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.15x = 255,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,870.53/606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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