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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.76, 906.86 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.76, 906.86 and 431.88 is: 646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.76 : 906.86 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.76/906.86 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.76x = 906.86 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.76x = 391,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,654.70/605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.55

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