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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.29, 909.23 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.29, 909.23 and 281.44 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.29 : 909.23 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.29/909.23 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.29x = 909.23 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.29x = 255,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,890.01/606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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