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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.33, 908.12 and 496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.33, 908.12 and 496.98 is: 744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.33 : 908.12 = 496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.33/908.12 = 496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.33x = 908.12 × 496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.33x = 451,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,316.86/606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.35

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