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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.88, 910.08 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.88, 910.08 and 282.40 is: 423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.88 : 910.08 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.88/910.08 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.88x = 910.08 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.88x = 257,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,006.59/606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.49

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