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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 909.58 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 909.58 and 281.58 is: 422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 909.58 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/909.58 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 909.58 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 256,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,119.54/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.21

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