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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.70, 910.32 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.70, 910.32 and 282.30 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.70 : 910.32 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.70/910.32 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.70x = 910.32 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.70x = 256,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,983.34/606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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