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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.60, 908.64 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.60, 908.64 and 282.15 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.60 : 908.64 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.60/908.64 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.60x = 908.64 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.60x = 256,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,372.78/606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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