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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 908.44 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 908.44 and 149.63 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 908.44 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/908.44 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 908.44 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 135,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,924.96/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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