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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 908.90 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 908.90 and 281.14 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 908.90 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/908.90 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 908.90 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 255,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,528.15/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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