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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.73, 909.55 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.73, 909.55 and 281.92 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.73 : 909.55 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.73/909.55 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.73x = 909.55 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.73x = 256,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,418.41/606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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