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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 907.71 and 452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 907.71 and 452.17 is: 677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 907.71 = 452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/907.71 = 452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 907.71 × 452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 410,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,439.23/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.31

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