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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.22, 908.70 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.22, 908.70 and 281.20 is: 421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.22 : 908.70 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.22/908.70 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.22x = 908.70 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.22x = 255,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,526.44/606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.51

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