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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.98, 909.99 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.98, 909.99 and 282.30 is: 423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.98 : 909.99 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.98/909.99 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.98x = 909.99 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.98x = 256,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,890.18/606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.23

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