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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.30, 909.46 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.30, 909.46 and 281.58 is: 422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.30 : 909.46 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.30/909.46 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.30x = 909.46 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.30x = 256,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,085.75/606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.37

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