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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 906.37 and 508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 906.37 and 508.73 is: 761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 906.37 = 508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/906.37 = 508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 906.37 × 508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 461,091.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,091.81/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.88

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