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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 908.93 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 908.93 and 281.56 is: 422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 908.93 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/908.93 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 908.93 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 255,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,918.33/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.20

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