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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 909.48 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 909.48 and 281.76 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 909.48 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/909.48 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 909.48 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 256,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,255.08/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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