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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 910.08 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 910.08 and 282.02 is: 423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 910.08 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/910.08 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 910.08 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 256,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,656.21/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.23

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