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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.61, 909 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.61, 909 and 462.24 is: 693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.61 : 909 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.61/909 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.61x = 909 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.61x = 420,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,176.16/605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.81

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