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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.87, 910.35 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.87, 910.35 and 282.06 is: 423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.87 : 910.35 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.87/910.35 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.87x = 910.35 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.87x = 256,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,773.32/606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.11

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