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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.57, 908.48 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.57, 908.48 and 281.25 is: 421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.57 : 908.48 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.57/908.48 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.57x = 908.48 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.57x = 255,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,510.70/606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.24

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