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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.14, 909.99 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.14, 909.99 and 281.84 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.14 : 909.99 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.14/909.99 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.14x = 909.99 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.14x = 256,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,467.03/607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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