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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.73, 909.62 and 282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.73, 909.62 and 282.05 is: 422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.73 : 909.62 = 282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.73/909.62 = 282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.73x = 909.62 × 282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.73x = 256,556.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,556.91/606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.86

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