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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 908.61 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 908.61 and 230.57 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 908.61 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/908.61 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 908.61 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 209,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,498.21/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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