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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.78, 909.46 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.78, 909.46 and 281.48 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.78 : 909.46 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.78/909.46 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.78x = 909.46 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.78x = 255,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,994.80/606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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