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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 908.10 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 908.10 and 503.40 is: 754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 908.10 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/908.10 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 908.10 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 457,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,137.54/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.35

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