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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 908.69 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 908.69 and 280.94 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 908.69 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/908.69 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 908.69 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 255,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,287.37/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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