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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 907.27 and 438.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 907.27 and 438.73 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 907.27 = 438.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/907.27 = 438.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 907.27 × 438.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 398,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,043.20/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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