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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 908.91 and 281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 908.91 and 281.55 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 908.91 = 281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/908.91 = 281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 908.91 × 281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 255,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,903.61/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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