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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 908.52 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 908.52 and 386.74 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 908.52 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/908.52 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 908.52 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 351,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,363.97/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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