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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 908.73 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 908.73 and 277.33 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 908.73 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/908.73 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 908.73 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 252,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,016.70/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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