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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.28, 908.92 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.28, 908.92 and 272.76 is: 408.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.28 : 908.92 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.28/908.92 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.28x = 908.92 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.28x = 247,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,917.02/606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.92

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