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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 908.33 and 451.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 908.33 and 451.59 is: 677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 908.33 = 451.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/908.33 = 451.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 908.33 × 451.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 410,193.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,193.87/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.61

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