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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 910.14 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 910.14 and 281.96 is: 423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 910.14 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/910.14 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 910.14 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 256,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,623.07/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.21

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