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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 909.36 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 909.36 and 281.70 is: 422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 909.36 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/909.36 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 909.36 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 256,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,166.71/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.55

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