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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.39, 908.87 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.39, 908.87 and 281.07 is: 421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.39 : 908.87 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.39/908.87 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.39x = 908.87 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.39x = 255,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,454.69/606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.27

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