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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 909.83 and 281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 909.83 and 281.95 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 909.83 = 281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/909.83 = 281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 909.83 × 281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 256,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,525.00/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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