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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.21, 908.18 and 509.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.21, 908.18 and 509.33 is: 763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.21 : 908.18 = 509.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.21/908.18 = 509.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.21x = 908.18 × 509.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.21x = 462,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,564.95/606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.05

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