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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 909.81 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 909.81 and 281.73 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 909.81 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/909.81 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 909.81 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 256,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,320.77/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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