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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 908.99 and 514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 908.99 and 514.46 is: 771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 908.99 = 514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/908.99 = 514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 908.99 × 514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 467,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,639.00/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.69

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