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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.89, 910.34 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.89, 910.34 and 282.49 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.89 : 910.34 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.89/910.34 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.89x = 910.34 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.89x = 257,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,159.32/606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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