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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 909.24 and 423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 909.24 and 423.69 is: 635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 909.24 = 423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/909.24 = 423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 909.24 × 423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 385,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,235.90/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.52

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