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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.54, 909.10 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.54, 909.10 and 281.22 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.54 : 909.10 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.54/909.10 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.54x = 909.10 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.54x = 255,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,657.10/606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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