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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.79, 910.46 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.79, 910.46 and 282.12 is: 423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.79 : 910.46 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.79/910.46 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.79x = 910.46 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.79x = 256,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,858.98/606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.31

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