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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.14, 909.59 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.14, 909.59 and 277.03 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.14 : 909.59 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.14/909.59 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.14x = 909.59 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.14x = 251,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,979.13/606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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