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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 908.48 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 908.48 and 280.94 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 908.48 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/908.48 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 908.48 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 255,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,224.53/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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