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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.34, 909.62 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.34, 909.62 and 281.74 is: 422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.34 : 909.62 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.34/909.62 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.34x = 909.62 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.34x = 256,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,276.34/606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.66

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