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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.70, 909.33 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.70, 909.33 and 281.38 is: 421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.70 : 909.33 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.70/909.33 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.70x = 909.33 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.70x = 255,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,867.28/606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.74

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