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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.68, 909.84 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.68, 909.84 and 281.72 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.68 : 909.84 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.68/909.84 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.68x = 909.84 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.68x = 256,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,320.12/606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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