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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.86, 910.47 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.86, 910.47 and 282.62 is: 424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.86 : 910.47 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.86/910.47 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.86x = 910.47 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.86x = 257,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,317.03/606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.01

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