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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.16, 909.83 and 281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.16, 909.83 and 281.85 is: 422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.16 : 909.83 = 281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.16/909.83 = 281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.16x = 909.83 × 281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.16x = 256,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,434.18/607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.35

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