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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.21, 908.70 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.21, 908.70 and 281.19 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.21 : 908.70 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.21/908.70 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.21x = 908.70 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.21x = 255,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,517.35/606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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