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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 908.24 and 422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 908.24 and 422.38 is: 633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 908.24 = 422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/908.24 = 422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 908.24 × 422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 383,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,622.41/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.06

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