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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 908.66 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 908.66 and 277.14 is: 415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 908.66 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/908.66 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 908.66 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 251,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,826.03/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.43

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