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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.29, 909.87 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.29, 909.87 and 281.98 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.29 : 909.87 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.29/909.87 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.29x = 909.87 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.29x = 256,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,565.14/607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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