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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.58, 909.96 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.58, 909.96 and 281.98 is: 423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.58 : 909.96 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.58/909.96 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.58x = 909.96 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.58x = 256,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,590.52/606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.01

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