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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 908.92 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 908.92 and 281.10 is: 421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 908.92 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/908.92 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 908.92 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 255,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,498.98/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.32

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