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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.63, 909.66 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.63, 909.66 and 281.75 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.63 : 909.66 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.63/909.66 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.63x = 909.66 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.63x = 256,296.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,296.71/606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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