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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.92, 910.83 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.92, 910.83 and 282.51 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.92 : 910.83 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.92/910.83 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.92x = 910.83 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.92x = 257,318.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,318.58/606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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