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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.30, 908.76 and 281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.30, 908.76 and 281.02 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.30 : 908.76 = 281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.30/908.76 = 281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.30x = 908.76 × 281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.30x = 255,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,379.74/606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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