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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 909.27 and 452.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 909.27 and 452.21 is: 678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 909.27 = 452.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/909.27 = 452.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 909.27 × 452.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 411,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,180.99/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.54

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