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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.21, 908.97 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.21, 908.97 and 313.37 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.21 : 908.97 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.21/908.97 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.21x = 908.97 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.21x = 284,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,837.82/606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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