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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.60, 909.36 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.60, 909.36 and 281.88 is: 422.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.60 : 909.36 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.60/909.36 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.60x = 909.36 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.60x = 256,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,330.40/606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.57

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