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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.66, 909.45 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.66, 909.45 and 282.12 is: 422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 909.45 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/909.45 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 909.45 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 256,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,574.03/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.93

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