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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 908.98 and 514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 908.98 and 514.46 is: 771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 908.98 = 514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/908.98 = 514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 908.98 × 514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 467,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,633.85/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.67

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