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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.88, 909.98 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.88, 909.98 and 282.01 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.88 : 909.98 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.88/909.98 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.88x = 909.98 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.88x = 256,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,618.91/606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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