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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 908.82 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 908.82 and 281.34 is: 421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 908.82 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/908.82 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 908.82 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 255,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,687.42/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.76

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