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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.10, 907.80 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.10, 907.80 and 387.40 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.10 : 907.80 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.10/907.80 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.10x = 907.80 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.10x = 351,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,681.72/606.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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