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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.82, 909.42 and 281.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.82, 909.42 and 281.47 is: 421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.82 : 909.42 = 281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.82/909.42 = 281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.82x = 909.42 × 281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.82x = 255,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,974.45/606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.83

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