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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.23, 908.54 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.23, 908.54 and 277.21 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.23 : 908.54 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.23/908.54 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.23x = 908.54 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.23x = 251,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,850.44/606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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