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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 908.94 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 908.94 and 281.26 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 908.94 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/908.94 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 908.94 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 255,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,648.46/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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