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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 908.01 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 908.01 and 420.60 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 908.01 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/908.01 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 908.01 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 381,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,912.41/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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