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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 908.01 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 908.01 and 462.06 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 908.01 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/908.01 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 908.01 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 419,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,555.10/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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